JJ DeBenedictis
@jjdebenedictis.bsky.social
I draw. I write fantasy. I once blew up a snowman using liquid nitrogen. You know, the usual. (She/her)
Pinned
I believe in tolerance. Therefore I will not tolerate those who work toward the extinction of tolerance.
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Living is one of the greatest defiances and the sweetest revenge.
I have a serious question… like deadass . How do yall keep going on ?? Like how don’t you give up ?
CAUSEEEEEEEEE
CAUSEEEEEEEEE
January 7, 2026 at 6:10 AM
Living is one of the greatest defiances and the sweetest revenge.
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Today, for the fifth year in a row, instead of enjoying a day that in my life has been considered both a sacred and joyous event, I was once again saddened and angered remembering what this day now signifies in the U.S. And the absence of any accountability for Trump makes it even more tragic.
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January 7, 2026 at 6:07 AM
Today, for the fifth year in a row, instead of enjoying a day that in my life has been considered both a sacred and joyous event, I was once again saddened and angered remembering what this day now signifies in the U.S. And the absence of any accountability for Trump makes it even more tragic.
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Jan 6th has become the day we remember that Donald Trump instigated a violent Insurrection in the U.S.
A day of lies about the election of 2020 being stolen. A day a mob attacked the Capitol building and the Capitol Police. A day of bloodshed.
But before that it had other meaning.
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A day of lies about the election of 2020 being stolen. A day a mob attacked the Capitol building and the Capitol Police. A day of bloodshed.
But before that it had other meaning.
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January 7, 2026 at 6:07 AM
Jan 6th has become the day we remember that Donald Trump instigated a violent Insurrection in the U.S.
A day of lies about the election of 2020 being stolen. A day a mob attacked the Capitol building and the Capitol Police. A day of bloodshed.
But before that it had other meaning.
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A day of lies about the election of 2020 being stolen. A day a mob attacked the Capitol building and the Capitol Police. A day of bloodshed.
But before that it had other meaning.
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So @tobymorton.bsky.social is a national treasure and Hilton is fucking up royally with this nonsense. www.hiltonice.com
cc: @kenwhite.bsky.social
cc: @kenwhite.bsky.social
January 7, 2026 at 1:48 AM
So @tobymorton.bsky.social is a national treasure and Hilton is fucking up royally with this nonsense. www.hiltonice.com
cc: @kenwhite.bsky.social
cc: @kenwhite.bsky.social
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Again, this wasn’t just a predictable outcome, this is what the software was designed for. And it’s pretty exciting that basically every politician and major news outlet are still just ignoring this and posting away on the platform.
im not gonna post the others here for obvious reason but the next ones in the thread go:
"put a maga hat on her"
"have her arm holding the cookie extended in a roman salute"
genuinely a nightmare for any popular woman (or just any woman or girl or person) on x dot com
"put a maga hat on her"
"have her arm holding the cookie extended in a roman salute"
genuinely a nightmare for any popular woman (or just any woman or girl or person) on x dot com
January 7, 2026 at 5:12 AM
Again, this wasn’t just a predictable outcome, this is what the software was designed for. And it’s pretty exciting that basically every politician and major news outlet are still just ignoring this and posting away on the platform.
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The reason for us all to fight now is that Putin has ruled Russia as a dictator for 20 years.
If we want a different path in America you should do everything you can to fight. Now. While it can still make a difference.
If we want a different path in America you should do everything you can to fight. Now. While it can still make a difference.
January 6, 2026 at 10:00 PM
The reason for us all to fight now is that Putin has ruled Russia as a dictator for 20 years.
If we want a different path in America you should do everything you can to fight. Now. While it can still make a difference.
If we want a different path in America you should do everything you can to fight. Now. While it can still make a difference.
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⚖👏👏👏👏👏 www.ms.now/news/judge-o...
Judge orders Lindsey Halligan to explain why she’s still calling herself U.S. attorney
Judge David Novak issued the order without being asked, reminding Halligan that lawyers can be disciplined for making untruthful or misleading statements.
www.ms.now
January 7, 2026 at 5:56 AM
⚖👏👏👏👏👏 www.ms.now/news/judge-o...
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Current state:
January 6, 2026 at 10:56 PM
Current state:
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Well, today has been a most marvellous day 🙂
Travelling tomorrow, but will post pics over the next few days
All the best 🙂
Travelling tomorrow, but will post pics over the next few days
All the best 🙂
January 6, 2026 at 9:08 PM
Well, today has been a most marvellous day 🙂
Travelling tomorrow, but will post pics over the next few days
All the best 🙂
Travelling tomorrow, but will post pics over the next few days
All the best 🙂
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A tribute to how fucking stupid Bari Weiss is that her iteration of the CBS evening news instantly became a laughably partisan joke, when the obvious better strategy was to play it straight for at least a few months and keep it as a legit-looking sleeper cell to activate before the election.
January 7, 2026 at 4:36 AM
A tribute to how fucking stupid Bari Weiss is that her iteration of the CBS evening news instantly became a laughably partisan joke, when the obvious better strategy was to play it straight for at least a few months and keep it as a legit-looking sleeper cell to activate before the election.
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AUGUST
They’ve been planning the Venezuela attack since at least August. Oil companies knew.
Congress didn’t. Not briefed. Not consulted.
And Trump’s oil fantasy isn’t a quick win. Venezuela’s oil is a decade-long infrastructure project, while he’s gutting infrastructure here.
But America First?
They’ve been planning the Venezuela attack since at least August. Oil companies knew.
Congress didn’t. Not briefed. Not consulted.
And Trump’s oil fantasy isn’t a quick win. Venezuela’s oil is a decade-long infrastructure project, while he’s gutting infrastructure here.
But America First?
January 7, 2026 at 3:06 AM
AUGUST
They’ve been planning the Venezuela attack since at least August. Oil companies knew.
Congress didn’t. Not briefed. Not consulted.
And Trump’s oil fantasy isn’t a quick win. Venezuela’s oil is a decade-long infrastructure project, while he’s gutting infrastructure here.
But America First?
They’ve been planning the Venezuela attack since at least August. Oil companies knew.
Congress didn’t. Not briefed. Not consulted.
And Trump’s oil fantasy isn’t a quick win. Venezuela’s oil is a decade-long infrastructure project, while he’s gutting infrastructure here.
But America First?
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ABSOLUTE INSANITY GOING ON IN THE ARCTICS
Mind blowing MINIMUM +4.4C Grise Fiord
HOTTEST NIGHT EVER RECORDED IN THE NOVEMBER-APRIL SEMESTER
This is beyond any imagination
Also historic record +0.9C Alert 82N
Hundreds of records are been smashed in Arctic NE America
Mind blowing MINIMUM +4.4C Grise Fiord
HOTTEST NIGHT EVER RECORDED IN THE NOVEMBER-APRIL SEMESTER
This is beyond any imagination
Also historic record +0.9C Alert 82N
Hundreds of records are been smashed in Arctic NE America
January 7, 2026 at 4:32 AM
ABSOLUTE INSANITY GOING ON IN THE ARCTICS
Mind blowing MINIMUM +4.4C Grise Fiord
HOTTEST NIGHT EVER RECORDED IN THE NOVEMBER-APRIL SEMESTER
This is beyond any imagination
Also historic record +0.9C Alert 82N
Hundreds of records are been smashed in Arctic NE America
Mind blowing MINIMUM +4.4C Grise Fiord
HOTTEST NIGHT EVER RECORDED IN THE NOVEMBER-APRIL SEMESTER
This is beyond any imagination
Also historic record +0.9C Alert 82N
Hundreds of records are been smashed in Arctic NE America
I like how the photo makes her look like she's wearing a little clown hat.
Judge orders Lindsey Halligan to explain why she's still serving as U.S. attorney
www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
Judge orders Lindsey Halligan to explain why she's still serving as U.S. attorney after previous ruling against her
A separate judge had ruled that Halligan, who brought cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, was unlawfully appointed.
www.nbcnews.com
January 7, 2026 at 5:43 AM
I like how the photo makes her look like she's wearing a little clown hat.
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If there's any German in your pitch it's dead immediately. Nothing good has ever come from a concept that can only be described with a German word
Parody is dead.
These people are trying to get users to pay $50,000 to use this app.
These people are trying to get users to pay $50,000 to use this app.
January 7, 2026 at 4:40 AM
If there's any German in your pitch it's dead immediately. Nothing good has ever come from a concept that can only be described with a German word
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Never mind all the charm and talent. That much of Isiah is always onscreen and utterly obvious.
Instead, a last word to let everyone know what isn't evidenced on film: He was an even better person than he was an actor; a warm and gracious delight of a man. Goodbye, friend.
Instead, a last word to let everyone know what isn't evidenced on film: He was an even better person than he was an actor; a warm and gracious delight of a man. Goodbye, friend.
"Whitlock didn’t steal scenes as much as he elevated them, becoming a part of the fabric of storytellers like David Simon and Spike Lee, who knew exactly how to use this stealthy genius,” writes @briantallerico.bsky.social in his tribute to the late Isiah Whitlock Jr.
A Brilliant Actor and Even Better Person: Isiah Whitlock Jr. (1954-2025) | Tributes | Roger Ebert
A tribute to the star of The Wire and several Spike Lee joints.
www.rogerebert.com
January 6, 2026 at 9:44 PM
Never mind all the charm and talent. That much of Isiah is always onscreen and utterly obvious.
Instead, a last word to let everyone know what isn't evidenced on film: He was an even better person than he was an actor; a warm and gracious delight of a man. Goodbye, friend.
Instead, a last word to let everyone know what isn't evidenced on film: He was an even better person than he was an actor; a warm and gracious delight of a man. Goodbye, friend.
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Been rewatching Golden Girls. Grew up with the dub, it's crazy how different the sub is.
January 7, 2026 at 4:38 AM
Been rewatching Golden Girls. Grew up with the dub, it's crazy how different the sub is.
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www.nytimes.com/2026/01/06/a... excellent! Others to follow I hope
Béla Fleck Withdraws From Kennedy Center Concerts
www.nytimes.com
January 7, 2026 at 4:04 AM
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/06/a... excellent! Others to follow I hope
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The ability of Trump to move markets simply by uttering unverified nonsense is remarkable.
Oil falls after Trump says Venezuela will send oil to United States reut.rs/4pvsQXT
Oil falls after Trump says Venezuela will send oil to United States
Oil prices declined on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump said Venezuela will be "turning over" 30 million to 50 million barrels of sanctioned oil to the United States.
reut.rs
January 7, 2026 at 4:51 AM
The ability of Trump to move markets simply by uttering unverified nonsense is remarkable.
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Why won’t Speaker Johnson display this plaque thanking law enforcement for their heroic efforts to protect our Democracy on January 6?
January 7, 2026 at 3:42 AM
Why won’t Speaker Johnson display this plaque thanking law enforcement for their heroic efforts to protect our Democracy on January 6?
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There's a good reason that section 3 of the 14th amendment was written and no good reason that it was ignored in 2021. We'd be living in a very different world now if we had taken what the constitution says seriously
Samuel Alito flew two flags used by insurrectionists.
Clarence Thomas' wife plotted to overturn the 2020 election.
Both justices refused to recuse themselves from SCOTUS cases related to the January 6th plot.
It's a stain on our nation that this has effectively been forgotten.
Clarence Thomas' wife plotted to overturn the 2020 election.
Both justices refused to recuse themselves from SCOTUS cases related to the January 6th plot.
It's a stain on our nation that this has effectively been forgotten.
January 6, 2026 at 11:18 PM
There's a good reason that section 3 of the 14th amendment was written and no good reason that it was ignored in 2021. We'd be living in a very different world now if we had taken what the constitution says seriously
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🌿WHOLESOME HERBS🥣
After all that New Year excess it's time for a hearty porridge to help fortify the body for the year ahead.
For over a thousand years herbs have been gathered, mixed into a rice gruel and consumed on the 7th day of the 1st month as a prayer for health and luck.
After all that New Year excess it's time for a hearty porridge to help fortify the body for the year ahead.
For over a thousand years herbs have been gathered, mixed into a rice gruel and consumed on the 7th day of the 1st month as a prayer for health and luck.
January 7, 2026 at 1:34 AM
🌿WHOLESOME HERBS🥣
After all that New Year excess it's time for a hearty porridge to help fortify the body for the year ahead.
For over a thousand years herbs have been gathered, mixed into a rice gruel and consumed on the 7th day of the 1st month as a prayer for health and luck.
After all that New Year excess it's time for a hearty porridge to help fortify the body for the year ahead.
For over a thousand years herbs have been gathered, mixed into a rice gruel and consumed on the 7th day of the 1st month as a prayer for health and luck.
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The embargo is over, after today you can cut your toenails for the first time in the new year.
For the first time that year fingernails and toenails were cut.
It was believed the protective property of the herb would be transferred, guaranteeing a sick-free year (and safeguarding you from any nail-related accidents).
This odd custom was known as 'nanakusa-zume' (七草爪)😯
It was believed the protective property of the herb would be transferred, guaranteeing a sick-free year (and safeguarding you from any nail-related accidents).
This odd custom was known as 'nanakusa-zume' (七草爪)😯
January 7, 2026 at 4:53 AM
The embargo is over, after today you can cut your toenails for the first time in the new year.
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🚨🧊✈️ AVELO DUMPS ICE‼️
Shutting down Mesa AZ ICE hub in 3 weeks:
“The program provided short-term benefits but ultimately did not deliver enough consistent and predictable revenue to overcome its operational complexity and costs,” an Avelo Airlines spokesperson said. www.azfamily.com/2026/01/07/a...
Shutting down Mesa AZ ICE hub in 3 weeks:
“The program provided short-term benefits but ultimately did not deliver enough consistent and predictable revenue to overcome its operational complexity and costs,” an Avelo Airlines spokesperson said. www.azfamily.com/2026/01/07/a...
Avelo Airlines to end deportation flights from Mesa Gateway Airport
Avelo Airlines says it will close its Mesa Gateway Airport base in the East Valley and end its deportation-flight work for DHS/ICE.
www.azfamily.com
January 7, 2026 at 4:53 AM
🚨🧊✈️ AVELO DUMPS ICE‼️
Shutting down Mesa AZ ICE hub in 3 weeks:
“The program provided short-term benefits but ultimately did not deliver enough consistent and predictable revenue to overcome its operational complexity and costs,” an Avelo Airlines spokesperson said. www.azfamily.com/2026/01/07/a...
Shutting down Mesa AZ ICE hub in 3 weeks:
“The program provided short-term benefits but ultimately did not deliver enough consistent and predictable revenue to overcome its operational complexity and costs,” an Avelo Airlines spokesperson said. www.azfamily.com/2026/01/07/a...